- #1 DevTycoon
97% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Nova Spark Interactive
Windows · Linux
DevTycoon is a software development business simulation with a charming pixel art style, which challenges you to build and manage your own company in a world where competition is fierce and the challenges reflect real life.
Why similar: Game Development 22.9% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Immersive Sim 10.9%, Building 10.2%, Sandbox 9.9%
- #2 Game Builder Tycoon
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 137 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Game Builder Tycoon, begin as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing, research stuff and manage a skilled team. Overcome competition to guide your game development studio to global recognition and dominate the gaming industry.
Why similar: Game Development 26.6% ★, Capitalism 15.6%, Economy 13.2%, Management 8.8%, Character Customization 7%
- #3 Star of Games
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Velo GamesPub: Infini Fun
Windows
Ever dreamed of creating a genre-defining masterpiece? Star of Games is a next-gen simulation management game centered on game dev. You'll act as an aspiring developer, starting from a humble garage startup and embarking on a glorious journey—from recreating classics to forging your own legends.
Why similar: Game Development 30.1% ★, Economy 10.5%, Building 9.8%, Life Sim 9.5%, Management 9.3%
- #4 Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue
95% matchMixed61% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue is a free simulation game in which you begin your journey as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing and research stuff. Create best game on the planet!
Why similar: Game Development 27.7% ★, Economy 13.9%, Capitalism 13.7%, Management 10.1%, Building 9.5%
- #5 Game Dev Masters
94% matchVery Positive84% of 193 reviews2022
Dev: Ryan SaundersPub: One Man Media
Windows
It's time to become the Game Developer you always wanted to be. Make use of a large array of features, and player skills to create stunning 10 / 10 games. Compete with and eventually acquire other dynamic Ai Studio's. Raise the talent of your team and studio's in an effort to dominate the market.
Why similar: Game Development 26.5% ★, Economy 14.2%, Management 10%, Sandbox 8.8%, Immersive Sim 8.6%
- #6 Simulator: Parking Lot
93% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Weasel Studio
Windows
Manage your own parking lot. Administer, improve, and expand your establishment. New services and features are coming soon.
Why similar: Capitalism 16%, Life Sim 15.1%, Immersive Sim 12.6%, Sandbox 12.2%, Economy 11.5%
- #7 City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,775 reviews2021
Dev: Binogure Studio 🐺
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Manage a game studio from the dawn of the gaming industry in 1976. Your journey starts with small indie titles and grows into a gaming empire. Develop, design, and conquer the industry. From humble beginnings to gaming legend – it’s your story, your studio, your legacy!
Why similar: Game Development 24.4% ★, Capitalism 16.1%, Economy 12.9%, Isometric 9.9%, Life Sim 9.4%
- #8 GameOn!
91% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Plum Multimedia
Windows
Build and manage your dream game studio! Create hit games, develop custom hardware, generate posters for each title, manage your team’s needs, decide on company policies, follow market trends, decorate your studio and see it in first-person! Your legacy starts now — GameOn!
Why similar: Game Development 34.2% ★, Management 12.7%, Life Sim 10.7%, Character Customization 10.6%, Immersive Sim 10.3%
- #9 Office Management 101
92% matchMixed65% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: tulevik.EU
Windows · Linux
Office Management 101 is a satirical office life simulation tycoon game set in a fictional capitalistic dystopia. Step over competitors, drive your staff to the limit and milk your customers for every penny in the pursuit of spiraling success!
Why similar: Capitalism 17.1%, Economy 13%, Building 10.5%, Isometric 10.3%, Sandbox 10.1%
- #10 Banker Simulator
90% matchMixed62% of 652 reviews2025
Dev: Soi GamesPub: Red Axe Games
Windows
Banker Simulator is a single-player game where you revive a bankrupt bank. With active and passive (idle) gameplay, make strategic decisions to grow your bank, satisfy customers, and tackle financial crises.
Why similar: Capitalism 17.6%, Economy 15.6%, Immersive Sim 12%, Life Sim 11.5%, Building 11.1%
- #11 Mall Craze
91% matchMixed54% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Milan Timčenko
Windows
Build, Customize & Manage your own shopping center! Choose from modern gaming hardware store to cozy flower shop. Hire skilled cashiers, secure financing through bank loans, and launch strategic advertising campaigns to make your mall thrive!
Why similar: Capitalism 20%, Economy 14.2%, Building 13.1%, Management 11.1%, Sandbox 10.9%
- #12 Big Ambitions
89% matchVery Positive93% of 12,519 reviews2023
Dev: Hovgaard Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Big Ambitions is a revolutionary role-playing business sim. Go from nothing to the biggest entrepreneur in New York by opening small businesses or slowly building huge corporations any way you like.
Why similar: Capitalism 21.1%, Economy 20.2%, Management 17.4%, Life Sim 12.3%, Sandbox 7.6%
- #13 Game Giant
88% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Turtle Games
Windows · Linux
Become the biggest game publisher! Find developers, negotiate contract and market the games. Grow your company and design your offices.
Why similar: Game Development 20.3% ★, Sandbox 15%, Capitalism 14.8%, Economy 12.6%, Management 11.2%
- #14 Hipster Cafe
89% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2022
Dev: useful slug
Windows
Ever wanted to design, build and manage a café on your very own home computer? Really? OK then... welcome to HIPSTER CAFÉ. Make stupid food, serve it on a skateboard, and impress your friends by drawing in your coffee.
Why similar: Capitalism 15.9%, Economy 13.3%, Building 11.4%, Management 11.2%, Sandbox 11.1%
- #15 Game Dev Life
86% matchNo user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Pedro Verpha
Windows
Build your own game development studio from scratch, create and release games, unlock new tools and platforms, and grow from solo dev to successful company in this lighthearted game dev tycoon sim.
Why similar: Game Development 36.7% ★, Economy 21.8%, Life Sim 14.5%, Management 12%, Character Customization 9.4%
- #16 Internet Cafe Simulator 2025
87% matchMixed41% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Revolt Games
Windows
Run your own internet café! Manage, upgrade, and customise every detail to create the ultimate hangout in this immersive first-person simulation.
Why similar: Capitalism 15.7%, Life Sim 15.4%, Immersive Sim 12.9%, Sandbox 12.5%, Economy 11.2%
- #17 Shooting Range Simulator: Prologue
86% matchVery Positive92% of 115 reviews2025
Dev: Buffed GamesPub: KNGL Studio
Windows
Run your own Shooting Range. Manage your supplies, rent guns, and sell ammo packs. Expand and upgrade your shop; level up your popularity to get even better equipment. Open various cases and sell the skins you got from them. Join shooting tournaments and much more!
Why similar: Capitalism 19.8%, Economy 15.2%, Immersive Sim 12.7%, Building 12%, Sandbox 11.6%
- #18 Figurine Shop Simulator
85% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Gamific
Windows
Run your own figurine shop! Order, paint, and display collectible figures, set your own prices, manage sales, and expand your store. Tournaments, mystery boxes, rare drops, and community events are just the beginning!
Why similar: Economy 18.1%, Capitalism 15.7%, Management 12.5%, Life Sim 12.1%, Immersive Sim 11.9%
- #19 Publish! A Game About Making Games
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AlterStaff Inc.
Windows · Mac
In this game, you can actually make real games.. literally! As the sole Game Designer you are the last hope for a failing company. Your mission: develop the ultimate game titles by stitching together absurd genres under your boss’s crazy demands. Get your game onto STIM before your Sanity hits zero!
Why similar: Game Development 29.8% ★, Economy 12%, Capitalism 10.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.7%, Life Sim 8.5%
- #20 Nightlife Tycoon
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Koala Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Nightlife Tycoon is a bar management game, where you have to build your dream bar and make it thrive. Hire staff, take care of customers, organize incredible events and become the king of nightlife!
Why similar: Economy 18.6%, Building 16.3%, Management 15.7%, Capitalism 14.3%, Resource Management 10.7%
- #21 Bosslife Office Manager
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gameshaft StudioPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Set up your own office. Expand your office as you wish. Transform from a small office to a large company.Don't forget to make your employees happy too.
Why similar: Game Development 31.8% ★, Economy 17.2%, Management 12.4%, Building 9.5%, Life Sim 9.4%
- #22 Amusement Tycoon
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BronStudio
Windows
Manage your park in Amusement Tycoon! Build thrilling attractions, manage staff, and delight visitors to create the park of your dreams and achieve success!
Why similar: Capitalism 19.6%, Economy 14.9%, Management 13.8%, Building 13.3%, Sandbox 12%
- #23 Handyman Corporation
83% matchMixed54% of 142 reviews2023
Dev: Potato GamesPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
In Handyman Corporation you become the owner of a business where you handle a variety of jobs in cleaning, maintenance, design, and construction. Accept contracts, play minigames to perform every task required. Then expand your company – buy spare parts, tools, train skills, and manage employees
Why similar: Economy 18.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Immersive Sim 12.5%, Life Sim 11.1%, Building 9.6%
- #24 Self Made Man: Life of an Entrepreneur
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sirhyss Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Start from nothing, develop your business and become the richest man in the world in an immersive first-person management game. Self Made Man puts you in the shoes of a successful entrepreneur. Customize your business and make the right decisions to build your fortune.
Why similar: Capitalism 16.8%, Economy 14.8%, Immersive Sim 11.8%, Sandbox 11.5%, Life Sim 11.5%
- #25 E-Startup 2 : Business Tycoon
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: Polytale Games
Windows
Manage your product company ! Design concept and sell product on the market ! Dodge bankruptcy and rise to the top by making the best concept, the best pricing strategy and applying the best management ! Beat all those damn competitors !
Why similar: Capitalism 21.5%, Economy 18.1%, Immersive Sim 14.4%, Life Sim 12.7%, Sandbox 12.7%
- #26 Office Manager
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jan Štěpánek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build and manage your own office empire. Design buildings, find tenants, negotiate contracts, and keep them happy. Research new technologies, expand your business, and handle unexpected events in a living office world.
Why similar: Building 18.5%, Economy 14.6%, Management 13.7%, Sandbox 12.4%, Immersive Sim 10.4%
- #27 GameZone
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Enter Games
Windows · Mac
With up to 4 players, go from a tiny unknown game store to the biggest gaming emporium in town! Sell gaming products in-store, build up your reputation, and grow your business!
Why similar: Economy 20.7%, Capitalism 17.4%, Management 14.8%, Life Sim 10.9%, Sandbox 8.4%
- #28 Booze Shop Simulator
78% matchPositive76% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Arafkan Games
Windows
Run your own Booze Shop and build your business from the ground up. Stock your shelves with a variety of alcoholic drinks, cigarettes, and other daily essentials. Set your own prices, manage payments. Expand and customize your shop, unlock new items as your business grows.
Why similar: Capitalism 17.8%, Economy 16.3%, Immersive Sim 12%, Management 11.7%, Life Sim 11.4%
- #29 Gym Empire - Gym Tycoon Sim Management
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Chronik Spartan
Windows
Build the gym of your dreams in the first ever gym tycoon simulation management game. Gym Empire is the sim where you become a gym tycoon. Build, manage, hire staff and create your Gym Empire how you want. Will you build a commercial gym or specialise in a certain field? The choice is yours.
Why similar: Economy 16.5%, Life Sim 12.8%, Building 12.7%, Immersive Sim 11.9%, Management 11.7%
- #30 Devices Tycoon
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Roastery Games
Windows
Devices Tycoon is a unique business simulator that will make you feel like the owner of a company that creates your own devices! In the game you can create your own smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart watches, headphones, operating systems and even your own processors!
Why similar: Capitalism 19.3%, Game Development 19.3% ★, Life Sim 12%, Sandbox 11%, Isometric 10.4%
- #31 Modern Game Tycoon
80% matchMostly Negative23% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: NordCode
Windows · Linux
You are an aspiring game developer in 2000. Hire personal, expand offices, design the games of your dreams and try to make money from them. Reach as high as you can. From a small company to a huge corporation.
Why similar: Game Development 39.9% ★, Isometric 13.5%, Economy 12.1%, Capitalism 11.6%, Management 6.4%
- #32 Mall Simulator
75% matchVery Positive91% of 2,672 reviews2025
Dev: F13 Games
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Turn your building from a small shopping center into a huge city mall! To avoid going bankrupt, you’ll need to build new stores and restaurants, set smart prices, and keep up with trends. 15+ stores, dozens of machines & services, and hundreds of brands waiting for you!
Why similar: Capitalism 19.4%, Economy 16.1%, Life Sim 12%, Management 11.5%, Immersive Sim 11.3%
- #33 Cafe Life Simulator
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Karakaya Inc.
Windows
Manage your dream cafe, but don't stop there. In this comprehensive simulation, explore a living city! Drive cars, build relationships, work side jobs, and build your empire. From brewing coffee to becoming the most famous name in town—how will you live your cafe life?
Why similar: Capitalism 17.6%, Economy 17.2%, Life Sim 12.5%, Management 11.8%, Immersive Sim 11.7%
- #34 Supermarket Simulator: Prologue
76% matchVery Positive94% of 4,535 reviews2024
Dev: Nokta Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Start running your own supermarket with Prologue already. Stock shelves, handle cashier tasks, process online orders, design & expand. Set the prices based on the market. Be prepared to face the consequences if you fail to make the nightly repayment to the gangs.
Why similar: Capitalism 19.2%, Economy 17.8%, Immersive Sim 12.1%, Management 11.6%, Building 10.7%
- #35 Trading Simulator
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: metayildizoyun
Windows
Build your financial empire in Trading Simulator by strategically investing in businesses, navigating a dynamic market, and using realistic trading mechanics. Are you ready to turn your financial dreams into reality?
Why similar: Capitalism 30%, Economy 20.3%, Life Sim 15.1%, Management 12.8%, Resource Management 8.7%
- #36 Toy Shop Simulator
74% matchVery Positive81% of 192 reviews2025
Dev: PaperPixel Games
Windows
Run your own toy store! Arrange shelves, set prices, process payments, and manage staff. Expand and design your shop, handle online orders, deliver with a scooter, trade rare toys, and ensure security. Create a magical shopping experience in Toy Shop Simulator!
Why similar: Capitalism 19.3%, Economy 18.1%, Immersive Sim 12.8%, Life Sim 11.9%, Management 11.9%
- #37 Mad Games Tycoon 2
75% matchVery Positive94% of 7,570 reviews2023
Dev: Eggcode
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Start your own game development studio in 1976. Build your own offices, production facilities and server rooms. Develop the games of your dreams and produce the next next-gen console. Rise from a small garage company to a huge corporation.
Why similar: Game Development 28.5% ★, Economy 16.1%, Capitalism 13.7%, Management 12.8%, Building 8.7%
- #38 Mall Simulator: Prologue
73% matchVery Positive89% of 567 reviews2025
Dev: F13 Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Turn your building from a small shopping center into a huge city mall! Start working with Prologue now. To avoid going bankrupt, you'll need to build new stores, set good prices and keep up with trends. A limited number of stores & services for Prologue are waiting for you.
Why similar: Capitalism 19.8%, Economy 16.1%, Life Sim 12.1%, Management 11.4%, Immersive Sim 11.2%
- #39 Landlord Simulator
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BeyondPlanet
Windows
You’re buying your first apartment and stepping into the world of real estate. Buy properties, rent them out, take care of your tenants, and keep your apartments in good condition. Be careful who you let move in, build your empire, watch the market, and become the most successful property owner.
Why similar: Economy 19.1%, Capitalism 18.7%, Management 13.9%, Life Sim 9.2%, Strategy 9%
- #40 Cash is King!
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlackBeak GamesPub: Three River Games (3RG)
Windows
Welcome to a place where the sun is guaranteed and money is basically part of the beachwear. In this cozy first-person simulation, you start out at Miami Beach, sell, invest, optimize, and make the cash register ring – because in the end, only one thing counts: Cash is King.
Why similar: Capitalism 20.5%, Life Sim 16.6%, Economy 15.5%, Management 13.9%, Immersive Sim 13.8%
- #41 Starship Crafter
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RyseSoft
Windows
Take on the role of a starship mechanic and repay the immense debt your father left behind. Upgrade your workshop, craft components, build starships, complete contracts, follow unfolding events through the in-game newspaper, and most importantly, repay the debt before the deadline
Why similar: Capitalism 19%, Economy 14.1%, Immersive Sim 13.5%, Sandbox 12.9%, Management 12.5%
- #42 The Borderless
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: New Eden Games
Windows
Escape the chaos of daily life and build your own floating paradise. In The Borderless, construct, manage, and expand a serene ocean platform into a thriving resort where visitors relax, party, and fuel your dreams with their wallets.
Why similar: Economy 16.2%, Building 13.4%, Life Sim 13.1%, Management 12.2%, Immersive Sim 11.2%
- #43 Property Pro
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SimDevs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build or purchase a property and manage it effectively. Make strategic decisions to maintain and improve the property, and address any issues that arise.
Why similar: Capitalism 15.7%, Economy 15.7%, Building 12.3%, Management 11.3%, Sandbox 10.6%
- #44 Rug Cleaning Simulator
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Monte de shotPub: Monte De shot
Windows · Linux
Rug cleaning simulator is cozy, relaxing first person simulator about running small rug cleaning business.
Why similar: Capitalism 20.6%, Life Sim 16.7%, Economy 15.3%, Building 12.8%, Management 9.8%
- #45 Software Company
73% matchMostly Negative32% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: InkDevStudios
Windows
Build your own videogame-studio from the early days of videogaming to the future of the industry. Develop the games of your dreams, take care of your employees and mange your business.
Why similar: Game Development 34.6% ★, Economy 18.8%, Conversation 13.9%, Isometric 13.8%, Management 11.7%
- #46 Roadside Store Simulator
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cat Soul Studios
Windows
Roadside Store Simulator is a cozy and detailed simulation game where you build and run a roadside general store. Stock shelves, serve customers, hire workers, and grow your business over time while traffic and daily routines flow endlessly around your store.
Why similar: Economy 17.9%, Life Sim 14.7%, Capitalism 12.8%, Management 12.6%, Immersive Sim 12.3%
- #47 Luxury Supermarket Simulator
70% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: MB Games
Windows
Run your own supermarket in this detailed supermarket simulator game. Hire staff, serve customers, expand your store, and unlock new product licenses. Balance your budget and turn your small shop into a thriving business.
Why similar: Economy 18.4%, Capitalism 16%, Management 12.6%, Life Sim 12.3%, Immersive Sim 12.1%
- #48 Shop Simulator: Waifu Pillows
69% matchVery Positive91% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: Three River Games (3RG)
Windows
Konnichiwa Shop-owner-kun! Become a hero of the weeb/otaku community in a cute Japanese suburb with your very own waifu pillow shop! Stock your shelves with exciting dakimakura designs, expand your store, and make a fortune in Shop Simulator: Waifu Pillows!
Why similar: Economy 16.5%, Capitalism 16.4%, Life Sim 11.5%, Management 11.5%, Immersive Sim 10.6%
- #49 Supermarket Simulator Pro
70% matchNegative0% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Run your own supermarket! Buy, stock, and sell items, expand your store, and manage customers. Customize your layout, explore new locations, and hire staff. Keep things fresh with variety and new challenges as you grow your business.
Why similar: Economy 18.3%, Capitalism 17.1%, Management 12.7%, Life Sim 12.2%, Immersive Sim 12%
- #50 Megastore Simulator
67% matchVery Positive93% of 685 reviews2026
Dev: Yolo Games Studio
Windows · Linux
Megastore Simulator is a first-person management & tycoon game. Start small and grow into a massive two-floor megastore with forklifts, pallet jacks, and staff. Unlock and run Bakery, Clothing, Electronics, Sports, Music, Toy & Grocery departments.
Why similar: Economy 16.9%, Life Sim 15.3%, Capitalism 14.8%, Immersive Sim 13%, Management 12.8%
- #51 Fuel Station Simulator
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: glass Pixel Games
Windows
Are you ready for the most comprehensive fuel station simulation ever? Manage your fuel station, your shop, the car wash, the workshop, your employees and much more…
Why similar: Economy 20.3%, Life Sim 18%, Immersive Sim 13.2%, Management 13.2%, Sandbox 10.1%
- #52 Pub Sim
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 133 reviews2025
Dev: 1st impact games
Windows
You've just bought your first Pub. First steps are to clean it, stock it, set your markup and let in the Patrons. Keep the drinks flowing and try not to shortchange anyone! If you keep it going long enough you might just earn enough to spruce up the place, hire staff and expand the premises.
Why similar: Capitalism 21.3%, Economy 17.7%, Management 11.6%, Immersive Sim 10.8%, Building 10.3%
- #53 Prolific Mindset
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Caraballo Entertainment LLC
Windows
Discover a sanctuary where growth happens naturally. Learn real strategies for money, health, and lasting habits without timers, without penalties. Connect with strivers worldwide. Build momentum daily.
Why similar: Capitalism 24%, Economy 18.4%, Life Sim 13.6%, Management 11.8%, Sandbox 11.7%
- #54 Fantasy Kingdom Merchant Simulator
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: dadmakesgames
Windows
You are the merchant in a fantasy kingdom. Run the store, stock shelves with potions, magical weapons, and armour. Set prices, hire staff, and expand your business by collaborating with local artisans. Supply NPC heroes so they can keep battling the kingdom's enemies.
Why similar: Capitalism 21.4%, Economy 19.3%, Management 13.8%, Life Sim 11.6%, Sandbox 8.4%
- #55 Investment Fund Game
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 57 Software
Windows
Investment Fund Game is a singleplayer sandbox simulation where you become the manager of an investment fund. Buy stocks, bonds, commodities. Test different investment strategies, track your performance, and compete with AI-driven funds using their own approaches.
Why similar: Capitalism 24.8%, Economy 21.3%, Management 12.5%, Immersive Sim 10.5%, Simulation 8.1%
- #56 Software CEO
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Deltacraft Games
Windows · Linux
Build your own software empire from scratch. Manage projects, recruit staff, design components, and grow from a garage startup to a tech giant. Create SaaS platforms, sell software, or fulfill contracts. Balance quality, deadlines, and innovation in this relaxing yet deep business simulation game.
Why similar: Economy 20.1%, Management 14.4%, Building 12.3%, Sandbox 12.2%, Capitalism 11.8%
- #57 Writer Tycoon
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Eduard-Mihai Rusu
Windows
Become a bestselling author in Writer Tycoon! Write books, grow your fanbase, and dominate the publishing industry. Track sales, manage multiple books at once, and adapt to trends. Will you create literary masterpieces or chase quick cash? Become a bestselling author and leave your mark!
Why similar: Capitalism 17.5%, Economy 13.5%, Sandbox 12.3%, Life Sim 11%, Management 10.9%
- #58 Homeless Life Simulator
65% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2026
Dev: Bahamut Games
Windows
You’ve lost everything. Live as a homeless survivor on the streets. Fight to stay alive, rebuild your life, and see if you can climb from the streets to become the richest in the city.
Why similar: Economy 19.6%, Life Sim 15.7%, Management 14.1%, Sandbox 12.1%, Immersive Sim 11.1%
- #59 Laundry Simulator 2026
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broken Clock
Windows
Laundry Simulator is a chill, ASMR laundry cleaning, and shop management game. Open your own Laundromat, and deal with dirty clothes and customers. Clean and manage your shop, upgrade your equipment to improve your clientele to celebrities. Your laundry empire awaits!
Why similar: Capitalism 19.1%, Economy 18.3%, Management 12.7%, Life Sim 12.6%, Immersive Sim 11.9%
- #60 Software Inc.
71% matchVery Positive94% of 7,637 reviews2015
Dev: Coredumping
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 45.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.
Why similar: Game Development 24.3% ★, Capitalism 17.9%, Economy 14.5%, Building 10.6%, Management 10.4%